This website provides you with answers to frequently asked questions from students regarding their study and information skills.
Answers are taken from a series of online tutorials called Pathways, which include step-by-step interactive tutorials for you to work through and provide more detailed information. To view the full content of Pathways, login to WebCT and choose Information Services - Pathways from the course list.
Each topic question will redirect your FAQ to a suitable page with advice
New skills for University
How can I work effectively with others?
How can I work effectively in groups?
What are the skills of listening to others?
What can I expect at my first lecture?
How do I get the most from seminars and tutorials?
What can I expect from laboratory and practical classes?
What can I expect from my first lab or practical class?
What are lab or practical classes for?
How do I get the most from a laboratory class?
How do I write a laboratory or practical report?
How do I prepare for and give presentations?
Preparing yourself
How do I get organised and learn to study effectively?
What are the differences when learning to study at university?
New Developments in Study Support
Improving your skills
How do I think more creatively?
What are thinking skills and intellectual curiosity?
What is critical and analytical thinking?
How can I interpret statistics?
What are the different forms of writing at university?
How should I tackle writing an essay?
What is involved in writing reports?
What is involved in writing a dissertation or project?
Finding Information
How do I find a book in the library?
How do I know how many copies of a book are held?
How can I tell if a book is out on loan? (availability)
How can I tell at which library a book is held?
How do I reserve a book that is out on loan?
How do I check my own library record?
How do I locate theses written by Nottingham students?
How do I get hold of items not held at Nottingham e.g. theses?
How do I find special collections and manuscripts?
How can I find out what special collections are held by the University?
How can I find out what manuscripts are held by the University?
How can I view special collections?
How do I find electronic information?
Why do I need to use a bibliographic database?
Why do I need to use a full text database?
How can I find relevant articles within a journal?
How do I locate full text electronic journal articles
How do I find a particular database?
How do I access a journal electronically?
Why can’t I access the full-text of a journal?
Getting the right information
How do I get started with finding information?
How do I know when to use a specific type of source?
Why would I use a journal article?
When is it appropriate to use the Internet?
Why would I use a conference proceeding?
Searching for information
How do I identify key search terms?
How do I group several similar terms together?
How do I search for scholarly information on the web?
How do I find citation information?
How do I set up alerts to keep up-to-date with new journal articles?
How do I set up alerts to receive the table of contents of new journal issues?
How can I evaluate print and online information?
Bibliographies and Referencing
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InfocastsThis page provides access to a range of multi-media resources and tutorials (video and audio) to introduce you to library and information resources. Go to Infocasts |